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Toyota RAV4 Wind Noise

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#2 of 11 Re: 2007 Toyota RAV4 wind noise [timc6] by dtown40

May 06, 2007 (4:29 am)

Replying to: timc6 (May 02, 2007 7:37 pm)
I have a 2007 Rav, and I havent experianced the wind noise you have. Perhaps you should take it to another dealer and see what they think the problem is? I dont know where you live, but in Dallas, we have Toyota dealers all over town. Hope they find an answer for you.

#3 of 11 Re: 2007 Toyota RAV4 wind noise [timc6] by olav

Jul 03, 2007 (5:02 am)

Replying to: timc6 (May 02, 2007 7:37 pm)
Under the outer mirror on both sides, there is a cover with a drain hole. This cover is loose and will vibrate in the wind while driving. Change the cover or fasten it with glue or tape inside before fasten it.
This will stop teh noise.

#4 of 11 Re: 2007 Toyota RAV4 wind noise [timc6] by shastro

Sep 27, 2007 (3:33 pm)

Replying to: timc6 (May 02, 2007 7:37 pm)
Hello, I have the exact same problem with my Rav 2007, loud wind noise from passenger front window.
Did you find out where the problem is?
I'd appreciate any info you might have on this issue.
Thanks!

#5 of 11 Re: 2007 Toyota RAV4 wind noise [shastro] by shastro

Nov 21, 2007 (5:58 pm)

Replying to: shastro (Sep 27, 2007 3:33 pm)
i am replying to myself as i think i have found the problem.
It's the rear view mirror on the passenger side that creates the seemingly wind noise.
It has a groove in the back that needs to be taped/removed or you can have the mirror changed...

#6 of 11 Re: 2007 Toyota RAV4 wind noise [timc6] by ronn

Nov 22, 2007 (6:19 am)

Replying to: timc6 (May 02, 2007 7:37 pm)
I have an 08 RAV4, and it doesn't have any wind noise.. Maybe they corrected the problem. Best of luck with yours....Happy Thanksgiving!

#7 of 11 Re: 2007 Toyota RAV4 wind noise [ronn] by rcman

Nov 22, 2007 (7:30 pm)

Replying to: ronn (Nov 22, 2007 6:19 am)
I have the 08 RAV4, and I have noticed a wind noise that seems to come from the base of the windshield.

#8 of 11 Re: 2007 Toyota RAV4 wind noise [rcman] by jlahey

Mar 18, 2008 (12:27 am)

Replying to: rcman (Nov 22, 2007 7:30 pm)
I have taken my 2007 Rav4 Sport V6 in for the same annoying passenger side noise. The dealership sent along a ride along to diagnose the problem. They just changed the door trim and did a test drive and there was NO NOISE at all. I got 2 miles down the road and I still here the noise! Do I ask the next time I schedule to check out the mirror like some of you have encountered? Any other ideas would be greatly appreciated!

#9 of 11 Re: 2007 Toyota RAV4 wind noise [jlahey] by shastro

Mar 18, 2008 (2:20 am)

Replying to: jlahey (Mar 18, 2008 12:27 am)
i found the problem.
It's a groove at the bottom of the passenger's rear view mirror.
Try put some duck tape over it...i did and the noise is gone.
What a relief!
Good luck
shastro

#10 of 11 Re: 2007 Toyota RAV4 wind noise [shastro] by jlahey

Mar 23, 2008 (9:31 pm)

Replying to: shastro (Mar 18, 2008 2:20 am)
It has less then 6500 miles on it, I AM NOT PUTTING DUCT TAPE on a new vehicle to solve the problem!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

#11 of 11 Wind noise on Rav4 2006 by 9toyotas

Apr 15, 2008 (6:30 am)

The wind noise first started on the driver side window (vehicle was less than a year old when it started). But the noise seems to come from the area where the side air bag is located - in the safety bar. A short time later, the same noise started coming from the passenger side - same place. It's very annoying, I agree.
 
Took it to one dealer who decided to seat the window in the channel (didn't solve the problem - but now both windows are misaligned and catching when scrolling up and down). I'm taking it to a different dealer.

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